Two Arrested Over Armed Robbery Spree in Beatrice as Police Hunt Third Suspect

Conrad Moyo (22) and Milford Sidhakwa (24)

BEATRICE – Police have arrested two men in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred in Beatrice earlier this month, while a third suspect remains on the run. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the arrest of Conrad Moyo (22) and Milford Sidhakwa (24) following a police operation along the Harare–Masvingo highway. According to police, the suspects are believed to have carried out several robberies between March 5 and March 6, 2026, allegedly using torches, a bolt cutter, a machete, an electric shocker, and a satchel. Police said the pair acted together with an accomplice, Shadreck Shava, who is still being sought by authorities.

In a statement, the ZRP said officers received a report on March 6 about an armed robbery that had occurred the previous night at a bar in Beatrice. During the incident, a security guard and a bar attendant were reportedly attacked before the suspects stole two mobile phones, cash, and alcoholic beverages. Police said officers quickly responded and launched a motorised patrol along the Harare–Masvingo Road, leading to the arrest of the two suspects.

The operation resulted in the recovery of several items believed to have been stolen during the robberies.

Recovered property included 20 smartphones, US$780 in cash, ZiG110, two torches, a bolt cutter, a machete, a necklace, an electric shocker, and a satchel. Investigators believe the suspects may be linked to at least seven armed robbery cases in the Beatrice area.

One of the cases occurred at a motel in Beatrice on March 6 at around 1:20 am, where US$371 in cash, alcoholic beverages, and two cellphones were stolen. Another robbery took place shortly afterwards at around 1:45 am at a residential plot in Rocklands, Beatrice, where four cellphones and US$609 in cash were taken. Police said investigations are ongoing as they work to establish the suspects’ involvement in additional cases. Authorities have appealed to members of the public who may have information that could help locate the outstanding suspect to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp 0712 800 197, or report to the nearest police station.

Police; Two arrested; highway robbery; Recovered property